It spawned many imitations of its story and style and homages to specific scenes. Its success led other filmmakers to target the non-resident Indian audience, which was deemed more lucrative for them. Many critics praised the film, which connected with different segments of society by simultaneously promoting strong family values and the following of one's own heart. Its soundtrack album became one of the most popular of the 1990s. It won 10 Filmfare Awards-the most for a single film at that time-and the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The film was shot in India, London, and Switzerland, from September 1994 to August 1995.Įarning ₹1.06 billion (valued at about US$32,766,000 in 1995) in India and ₹160 million (valued at about US$4,946,000 in 1995) overseas, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge became the highest grossing Bollywood film of the year, and one of the most successful Indian films in history. Raj tries to win over Simran's family so the couple can marry, but Simran's father has long since promised her hand to his friend's son. The plot revolves around Raj and Simran, two young non-resident Indians, who fall in love during a vacation through Europe with their friends. Released on 20 October 1995, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The Big-Hearted Will Take the Bride), also known by the initialism DDLJ, is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language musical romance film written and directed by Aditya Chopra in his directorial debut and produced by his father Yash Chopra.

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